Lavinia
[luh-vin-ee-uh]
- Roman Legend. the daughter of Latinus and second wife of Aeneas.
- a female given name.
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Examples from the Web for lavinia
Contemporary Examples
Enter Lavinia, the Romanian facial goddess, working at Paul Labrecque Salon.
Historical Examples
He was Aunt Lavinia's second cousin, or something like that, but she was only your aunt by marriage.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
Lavinia did seven eighths of the talking and Ellery the rest.
Keziah CoffinJoseph C. Lincoln
"I'm awful sorry, Mr. Ellery," gushed Lavinia, removing the bonnet.
Keziah CoffinJoseph C. Lincoln
Lavinia was a glacier, moving majestically and freezing as it moved.
Keziah CoffinJoseph C. Lincoln
"Mr. Pratt's a cousin to Thankful Payne over to home," volunteered Lavinia.
Keziah CoffinJoseph C. Lincoln